SECTION I: STUDENT INFORMATION

A.C. Flora High School is a suburban school located in the Forest Acres community of
Columbia, South Carolina and is one of eight high schools in the Richland One school district.
A.C. Flora High School has 80 teachers and 1,253 students, of which 29% are freshmen, 27% are
sophomores, 23% are juniors, and 21% are seniors (see page five for graphical representation).
Furthermore, the student population consists of an even gender distribution with 50% females
and 50% males (see page seven for graphical representation). The racial distribution includes
52% of white non- Hispanic students, 38% black or African American, 4% two or more races,
4% white Hispanic, and 2% Asian (see page six for graphical representation).
All students (100%) in the Richland One School District have the option to receive free
lunch for the 2015-2016 academic school year as a result of a grant given to the district.
A.C. Flora offers both Advanced Placement (AP) classes as well as an International
Baccalaureate (IB) program. The college readiness index is 35.3, with a mathematics proficiency
of 2.7, an English proficiency of 3.0, and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.
This information was based upon the 2012-2013 student population, was obtained from
the US News and Education website at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-highschools/south-carolina/districts/richland-01/a-c-flora-high-17702/student-body, and is illustrated
through graphical representation that is located on next three pages.

A.C. Flora
Student Enrollment
9th Grade

10th Grade
21%

29%

12th Grade23%
27%

11th Grade

A.C. Flora
Asian
Student Diversity
Black or African American
4%2%

White Hispanic
38%
52% non-Hispanic
White
4%

Two or More Races

A.C. Flora
Gender Distribution

Female

50%

Male

4th Qtr

50%

AP World History 4A:

This AP World History class meets during 4th block (1:41-3:15) on A-days. There are
twenty-seven students in this class, all of whom are sophomores. The demographics of those
students are illustrated by the graphs located on pages nine and ten. The gender distribution of
these students is 63% male and 37% female. 4A is the only AP World History class in which
there are more males than females. Racially, the students are 88% white, non-Hispanics. The
next biggest racial group is black or African American with 8% of students, followed by 1% of
students that are both white and black or African American.
The academic indicators used in this section include the students average grade point
average (GPA), as well as the average percentile on their Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
test, and their average score on the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards
(PASS) social studies test. Further information regarding the MAP test can be accessed on the
North West Educational Associations (NWEA) website,
https://www.nwea.org/assessments/standards-alignment/south-carolina/. Additionally, further
information on the PASS test can be located on the South Carolina Department of Educations
website, http://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/scpass.
AP World History 4As assessment data is represented in graph form at the bottom of this
page. Academically, these students are above average and well representative of an AP class with
an average GPA of 3.35. On their latest MAP test, the students scored on average in the 79th
percentile for reading and on average in the 76th percentile in math. Finally, on their 2014 PASSsocial studies examination, the students scored in the exemplary category (675-900) with an
average score of 717.
Two students have 504 Plans. The first 504 Plan allows the student to carry an Epi-pen
and Benadryl in the students backpack at all times. The second 504 Plan allows the student to
have extra time on tests and assignments, if needed. There are no Individual Education Programs
(IEP).

Average Academic Indicators

GPA

MAP- reading

MAP- math

3.35

79.4

75.6

PASS- social
studies
717.3

AP World History 4A Gender Distribution

37%
Male

Female
63%

AP World History 4A Racial Distribution

White non-Hispanic
14%
7%
White
Hispanic

79%

Black or African American

AP World History 3B:

This AP World History class meets during 3rd block (11:56-1:35) on B-days. There are
thirty-three students in this class, all of whom are sophomores. The demographics of those
students are illustrated by the graphs on pages twelve and thirteen. The gender distribution of
these students is almost even with 55% female and 45% male. Racially, they are mostly white,
non-Hispanics (88%). The next biggest racial group (8%) is black or African American, followed
by 1% of students that are both white and black or African American.
The academic indicators used in this section include the students average grade point
average (GPA), their average percentile on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, and
their average score on the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) social
studies test. Further information regarding the MAP test can be accessed on the North West
Educational Associations (NWEA) website, https://www.nwea.org/assessments/standardsalignment/south-carolina/. Additionally, further information on the PASS test can be located on
the South Carolina Department of Educations website, http://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/scpass.
AP World History 3Bs assessment is illustrated through graphical representation at the
bottom of this section. Academically, these students are high preforming with an average GPA of
3.66. On their latest MAP test, the students scored on average in the 85th percentile for reading
and on average in the 87th percentile in math. Finally, on their 2014 PASS- social studies
examination, the students scored in the exemplary category (675-900) with an average score of
747.
This class has no Individual Education Programs (IEP) and no 504 plans.

Average Academic Indicators

GPA

MAP- reading

MAP- math

3.66

85.2

86.5

PASS- social
studies
746.9

AP World History 3B Gender Distribution

Male
18

Female
15

AP World History 3B Racial Distribution

White Non-Hispanic
9%

3%

Black or African America

White and Black or 88%

African American

AP World History 4B:

This AP World History class meets during 4thblock (1:41-3:15) on A-days. There are
fifteen students in this class, all of whom are sophomores. The demographics of those students
are illustrated through graphical representation on pages fifteen and sixteen. The gender
distribution is almost even with 53% female students and 47% male students. Racially, they are
majority, 60%, white, non-Hispanics. The next biggest racial group, 27% of students, is black or
African American, followed by 1% of students that are white Hispanic, and 1% of students that
are Asian.
The academic indicators used in this section include the students average grade point
average (GPA), their average percentile on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, and
their average score on the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) social
studies test. Further information regarding the MAP test can be accessed on the North West
Educational Associations (NWEA) website, https://www.nwea.org/assessments/standardsalignment/south-carolina/. Additionally, further information on the PASS test can be located on
the South Carolina Department of Educations website, http://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/scpass.
AP World History 4Bs assessment data is illustrated through graphical representation at
the bottom of this section. Academically, these students have an average GPA of 3.42. On their
latest MAP test, the students scored on average in the 83th percentile for reading and on average
in the 73th percentile in math. Finally, on their 2014 PASS- social studies examination, the
students scored in the exemplary category (675-900) with an average score
of 731.
This class has no Individual Education Programs (IEP) and no 504 plans.

Average Academic Indicators

GPA

MAP- reading

MAP- math

3.42

82.8

72.5

PASS- social
studies
730.5

AP World History 4B Gender Distribution

Female
47%

Male
53%

AP World History 4B Racial Distribution

White non-Hispanic

White Hispanic

7%
27%
60%

Black or African American Asian

7%

IB Design Technology HL 1:
This IB design technology class meets during B Block (9:09-10:12) on Mondays and
Wednesdays, and during B/C block (9:09-11:20) on Thursdays. There are twenty students in this
class, all of whom are juniors. The demographics of the students are illustrated by the graphs on
pages eighteen and nineteen. The gender distribution is exactly even with 50% female students
and 50% male students. Racially, they are majority (75%) white, non-Hispanics. The other 25%
of students are black or African American.
The academic indicators used in this section include the students average grade point
average (GPA), their average percentile on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, and
their average score on the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) social
studies test. Further information regarding the MAP test can be accessed on the North West
Educational Associations (NWEA) website, https://www.nwea.org/assessments/standardsalignment/south-carolina/. Additionally, further information on the PASS test can be located on
the South Carolina Department of Educations website, http://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/scpass.
IB Design Technologys HL 1 assessment data is illustrated through graphical
representation at the bottom of this section. Academically, these students have an average GPA of
3.45 On their latest MAP test, the students scored on average in the 80th percentile for reading
and on average in the 80th percentile in math. Finally, on their 2014 PASS-social studies
examination, the students scored in the exemplary category (675-900) with an average score of
726.
This class has one Individual Education Plan (IEP) and one 504 plan. The 504 plan
allows the student to have extra time on tests and assignments, if needed. The IEP allows the
student to type written assignments. The student is also allowed preferential seating near the
point of instruction to maintain focus and attention, and extended time (time and a half) on inclass assignments. Lastly, the student is allowed a resource period to complete
missing/incomplete assignments.

Average Academic Indicators

GPA

MAP- reading

MAP- math

3.45

79.78

79.72

PASS- social
studies
726.44

IB Design Technology
HL 1
Gender Distribution

Female
50%

Male
50%

IB Design Technology
HL 2
Racial Distribution
White non-Hispanic

25%

Black or African American

75%

IB Design Technology HL 2:
This IB design technology class meets during A block (8:00-9:03) on Mondays and
Wednesdays, and during B/C block (9:09-11:20) on Fridays. There are 23 students in this class,
all of whom are seniors. The demographics of the students are illustrated through graphical
representation on pages twenty-one and twenty-two. The gender distribution of these students is
majority (57%) female and 43% male. Racially, they are majority (91%) white, non-Hispanics.
The other 9% of students are black or African American.
The academic indicators used in this section include the students average grade point
average (GPA), their average percentile on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, and
their average score on the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) social
studies test. Further information regarding the MAP test can be accessed on the North West
Educational Associations (NWEA) website, https://www.nwea.org/assessments/standardsalignment/south-carolina/. Additionally, further information on the PASS test can be located on
the South Carolina Department of Educations website, http://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/scpass.
IB Design Technologys HL 2 assessment data is represented in graph form at the bottom
of this section. Academically, these students are very high preforming. They have an average
GPA of 3.7. On their latest MAP test, the students scored on average in the 86th percentile for
reading and on average in the 90th percentile in math. Finally, on their 2014 PASS- social studies
examination, the students scored in the exemplary category (675-900) with an average score of
718.
This class has one Section 504 Plan that allows the student to have preferential seating
arrangements. The student is also allowed extra time on assignments that require the use of the
right hand and is allowed to visit the school nurse at any time.

Average Academic Indicators

GPA

MAP- reading

MAP- math

3.70

86.05

90.04

PASS- social
studies
718.67

IB Design Technology
HL 2
Gender Distribution

Female

Male

43%
57%

IB Design Technology
HL 2
Racial Distribution
White non-Hispanic
9%

Black or African American

91%